In ________, carbon atoms are arranged in the shape of a football.

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RRC Group D Previous Paper 35 (Held On: 8 Oct 2018 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 1, i.e., Fullerenes.

In Fullerenes, carbon atoms are arranged in the shape of a football.
Fullerenes are one of the allotropes of carbon.
In fullerenes, carbon atoms are bonded by single and double bonds so as to form a closed or partially closed mesh, with fused rings of five to seven atoms.
The most famous member of the Fullerenes is Buckminster Fullerenes. The molecule has 60 carbon atoms.
It is named after Buckminster Fuller, because the structure of the molecule is similar to geodesic spheres made by this American architect, and is also known as 'Buckyball' as its shape is similar to that of 'soccer balls'.
The accidental synthesis in the year 1985 led to the discovery of fullerenes.
Methane (CH₄) is a hydrocarbon belonging to the family of alkanes and is the first member of the alkane family.
Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon with the formula C₆H₆.
Ethane (C₂H₆) is the second member of the alkane family after Methane.